Learning to Code with ICD-9-CM for Health Information Management and Health Services Administration 2005

Falen Thomas J.

ISBN 10: 0781741459 / ISBN 13: 9780781741453

Published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005

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pp. 754.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learning to Code with ICD-9-CM for Health Information Management and Health Services Administration 2005
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0781741459
• ISBN 13: 9780781741453
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Used

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Synopsis

This introductory textbook for medical coding offers a practical approach to the ICD-9-CM. It teaches students how to locate necessary information and code accurately and efficiently. By utilizing examples of actual medical records throughout, the authors present a very realistic picture of medical coding and health administration in practice.

Learning to Code with ICD-9-CM for Health Information Management and Health Services Administration offers exercises and practical advice to help students transition smoothly from the classroom to the workplace. In addition, a unique unit on Health Administration discusses the importance of compliance and quality issues and details how coding contributes to financial success and decision making.